Posted by Meri-Tuuli on November 15, 2006, at 13:20:54
In reply to Re: Tanzanian's and body image..., posted by Racer on November 14, 2006, at 16:06:42
That book sounds rather interesting. Yeah, its incredible who different it is. It was almost comical the way my Tanszanian friend was really worried for his 'sisters' about being skinny!
Anyway, its quite powerful how we're conditioned to think that thin is beautiful. I mean, look at Mary-Jane whatsit, whatever those twins are called, who are very skinny, but role models for 'tweenies'... I can't remember their names, but you know.....its sad. And I mean, look at Barbie! Actually my mother didn't let me have a barbie, although I can't say it stopped any stereotypes from influencing me.
But then its weird because, well, I guess being larger carries with it an increase in a health risks, and so we frown upon being obese too....
>the high regard for lard in Italy
Huh? All the women I know in Italy are very thin. Perhaps for their mothers?M
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